The drive from Colerain, OH to London, OH covers 151.6 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, West Freeway, London – Delaware Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.8 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 151.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h highway drive covering 151.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 115 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 115 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip|~7m in|Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip|~16m in|US 40 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 40 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip|~20m in|I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
124.4 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|I 70 / South Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / South Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
144.8 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward US 42: London, Plain City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 79
Toward US 42: London, Plain City
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
115 mi
2h 5m
West Freeway
19.5 mi
21m
London – Delaware Road
5.6 mi
8m
Barton Road
3.6 mi
8m
Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi
5m
East Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
South Innerbelt
1 mi
1m
Colerain Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 115 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and London, OH.
1
Start on US 250
0.8 mi·1 min·Colerain Road
2
Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi·5 min·Barton Colerain Road
3
Turn left onto Barton Road
381 ft·12 sec·Barton Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Main Street
5
Continue on Barton Road
3.5 mi·8 min·Barton Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 40
1.5 mi·2 min·East Main Street
7
Continue on US 40
0.7 mi·1 min·National Road West
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
9
Merge onto I 70
115 mi·2 hr 5 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
1.0 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on I 70
19 mi·21 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 79Toward US 42: London, Plain CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 42
5.6 mi·8 min·London – Delaware Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 42
0.4 mi·51 sec·Lafayette Road
15
Continue on US 42; SR 38
0.2 mi·27 sec·Elm Street
16
Continue on US 42; SR 38; SR 142
0.2 mi·36 sec·East High Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 42; SR 38; SR 142
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.8 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.8 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near London, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Colerain, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colerain, OH
This is one driving day of about 151.6 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Colerain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 115 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.8 mi from Colerain, OH
· 1h 32m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 151.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.53 one way
$47.06 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$26.11
$52.22
premium
$4.91
$29.30
$58.60
diesel
$5.61
$33.47
$66.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.5
0
$15.92
$7.28
Efficient EV
37.9
0
$13.26
$6.06
EV Truck/SUV
60.6
0
$21.22
$9.70
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Colerain, OH
Evening
in Colerain on Friday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
London, OH
Evening
in London on Friday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Colerain, OH to London, OH covers 151.6 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, West Freeway, London – Delaware Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.8 miles from Colerain, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Colerain, OH to London, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
